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What is the directional term meaning below a point of reference?
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∙ 12y ago
It depends on what you mean by "below."
If you are talking about the area toward the feet (i.e. gallbladder is "below" the liver) the correct terms would be "inferior to" or "sub-" (the gallbladder is subhepatic).
If you are referring to a situation where the patient is in the supine position and "below" means more toward the back, the correct terms would be "posterior to," "dorsal to," or "retro-" (the kidneys are retroperitoneal).
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